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LT54 XKU

2005 Mercedes-benz S-class

Silver Petrol 3724cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

154,814 mi
Last recorded154,814 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class90,995 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT54 XKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelS-class
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,724cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 154,814 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering suspension and brakes companion slightly all corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2025 148,776 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2024 141,333 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play moderate (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake has low reading

Fail 23 Jan 2024 141,138 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner wall worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play moderate (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion close to excessive (1.1.11 (c))

parking brake has low reading

Pass 18 Feb 2023 133,877 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2021 128,024 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2019 114,364 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2019 114,364 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 109,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 101,947 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 99,332 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 92,062 miles

exhaust bracket broken system secure

Fail 5 Aug 2015 92,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

exhaust bracket broken system secure

Fail 9 Jul 2015 92,042 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust bracket broken,system secure.

Pass 4 Feb 2014 78,933 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 74,798 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 74,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2011 68,923 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 50,985 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 40,669 miles

brake pads low and discs in poor condition

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz S-class?

Based on 692,220 MOT tests across 62,130 vehicles.

80.6%
Pass Rate
6,086
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
62,130
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,613
Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,895
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,706
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 6,018
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,811
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LT54 XKU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class in Silver with a 3,724cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 90,995 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz S-class fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,613 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LT54 XKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz S-class typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 21 years old, this Mercedes-benz S-class is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LT54 XKU registered?

LT54 XKU is a 2005 Mercedes-benz S-class, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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